Woman teacher in Kalyan arrested in abetment to suicide case of husband

KALYAN: A 42-year-old woman teacher working at a reputed school in Kalyan has been arrested by the Khadakpada police in connection with a case of abetment to suicide of her husband, an administrative officer.

The arrest comes nearly one and half years after the incident, following fresh evidence that emerged during the investigation.

According to police, the deceased, identified as Vivek Mane (44), was serving as an administrative officer at a well-known school in Kalyan. In August 2023, he was found dead by suicide at his residence situated at Radha Nagari area. At the time, police registered a case of accidental death and initiated preliminary inquiries.

However, during the course of investigation, the victim’s family members alleged that Vivek was mentally harassed by his wife Namrata and her brother Akshay Manore, which drove him to take the extreme step.

They claimed that Vivek had informed his parents and relatives about the harassment he was facing at the hands of his wife and her family members.

The case took a significant turn when police examined the deceased’s mobile phone as part of a detailed probe. The forensic analysis and call recordings reportedly revealed objectionable information, including threatening messages, photographs and conversations, which supported the allegations made by the victim’s family. Based on this digital evidence, the police registered a case of abetment to suicide.

Khadakpada Police Station’s Assistant Inspector Arjun Dande confirmed that both the woman and her brother were arrested after the incriminating material was recovered from the mobile phone.

The police have stated that they are now awaiting the final forensic and cyber analysis reports related to the seized mobile devices to strengthen the case further.
Police also revealed that after Vivek’s death, his parents had raised serious doubts and demanded a thorough investigation, suspecting that he was forced to take his life due to sustained mental pressure.

The investigation is ongoing, and police have assured that strict action will be taken against others those found responsible named in FIR once the remaining reports are received


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